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Most of the comments for that post is just fElon gargling.
Elon Musk Catch-All
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1moretimeagain
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Ka-ching!
Callatoroy
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To be fair, that’s like Elon getting a coupon for a free waffle at the Waffle House.
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State Dept. Plans $400 Million Purchase of Armored Tesla Cybertrucks
The department plans to buy armored Tesla vehicles. Elon Musk, who is leading efforts to cut government spending, has won more than $13 billion in government contracts in the past five years.
State Dept. Plans $400 Million Purchase of Armored Tesla Cybertrucks
The department plans to buy armored Tesla vehicles. Elon Musk, who is leading efforts to cut government spending, has won more than $13 billion in government contracts in the past five years.
“… The purchase of Cybertrucks, an atypical choice for government armored transport, is likely to raise conflict of interest issues, especially as Mr. Musk trumpets his own efforts to root out what he regards as unnecessary spending.
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Mr. Musk is already a major government contractor. Companies he owns or controls have secured $13 billion in federal contracts over the past five years. SpaceX, the rocket company he founded, collects most of that money and is one of the biggest government contractors.
The State Department procurement forecast was published in December, after Mr. Trump won the election but before he took office. Plans to purchase Cybertrucks were reported earlier on Wednesday by Drop Site News.
Sales of the Cybertruck have been modest since its introduction in late 2023. Tesla sold 39,000 last year, according to estimates by Cox Automotive. With a starting price of $80,000, the vehicle is too expensive for many buyers. …”
Carolina Fever
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And it is so obvious what is going on. Congress and the courts need to stop this now. Trump and Musk are raping the government and the country.
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It's not like the government is simply offering charity to Musk. His companies make quality products and this benefits the US. I mean, SpaceX is spearheading this country's space program and is needed to rescue to stranded NASA astronauts. Starlink is providing assistance to folks in WNC, Ukraine and in rural areas.
I have no issue with a third party reviewing the Cybertruck contract (or other Musk contracts) to determine if it is worth the money the US is paying.
I have no issue with a third party reviewing the Cybertruck contract (or other Musk contracts) to determine if it is worth the money the US is paying.
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Cybertrucks are horribly unreliable, with dismal off-road performance, so now we’re going to pay Grifter in Chief Musk $400 mil to slapdash on some heavy ass armor? It’s going to get service people hurt or killed, and those things will likely take up acres of garage spaces, to get trotted out for North Korean style parades, only. Oh, and the likelihood is high that contract ends up doubled and the product delayed.
If Musk wants to pursue government contracts and compete with other companies for those contracts fine. But he shouldn't be allowed to be a part of the administration and in charge of making decisions on expenditures while at the same time gulping up government funds.
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LOL, the cybertruck is PLAGUED with issues and this likely will be a lifeline that continues its existence. It would otherwise be extinct in 2 years. It also likely buoys TESLA stock which has been hammered lately as the rest of the world has realized that Tesla vehicles are among the absolute worst EV's.
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Some Teslas are reasonable options for EVs. The Cybertruck is well known as garbage and makes absolutely no sense as a VIP transport vehicle. Even the 3 motor version can only carry 2500 pounds and has a real world range of around 200 miles. Throw 1200 pounds of armor on that and it will barely have the capacity to transport 4 guys and some gear 150 miles before needing to spend an hour or two charging the battery.State Dept. Plans $400 Million Purchase of Armored Tesla Cybertrucks
The department plans to buy armored Tesla vehicles. Elon Musk, who is leading efforts to cut government spending, has won more than $13 billion in government contracts in the past five years.
State Dept. Plans $400 Million Purchase of Armored Tesla Cybertrucks
The department plans to buy armored Tesla vehicles. Elon Musk, who is leading efforts to cut government spending, has won more than $13 billion in government contracts in the past five years.www.nytimes.com
“… The purchase of Cybertrucks, an atypical choice for government armored transport, is likely to raise conflict of interest issues, especially as Mr. Musk trumpets his own efforts to root out what he regards as unnecessary spending.
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Mr. Musk is already a major government contractor. Companies he owns or controls have secured $13 billion in federal contracts over the past five years. SpaceX, the rocket company he founded, collects most of that money and is one of the biggest government contractors.
The State Department procurement forecast was published in December, after Mr. Trump won the election but before he took office. Plans to purchase Cybertrucks were reported earlier on Wednesday by Drop Site News.
Sales of the Cybertruck have been modest since its introduction in late 2023. Tesla sold 39,000 last year, according to estimates by Cox Automotive. With a starting price of $80,000, the vehicle is too expensive for many buyers. …”
Does that 400 million include charging stations? If it doesn't, it's really stupid since Trump is trying to hinder the further development of anything EV except what Musk tells him to do.
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Armored trucks that can't tolerate salt water without turning into lithium pires.State Dept. Plans $400 Million Purchase of Armored Tesla Cybertrucks
The department plans to buy armored Tesla vehicles. Elon Musk, who is leading efforts to cut government spending, has won more than $13 billion in government contracts in the past five years.
State Dept. Plans $400 Million Purchase of Armored Tesla Cybertrucks
The department plans to buy armored Tesla vehicles. Elon Musk, who is leading efforts to cut government spending, has won more than $13 billion in government contracts in the past five years.
“… The purchase of Cybertrucks, an atypical choice for government armored transport, is likely to raise conflict of interest issues, especially as Mr. Musk trumpets his own efforts to root out what he regards as unnecessary spending.
…
Mr. Musk is already a major government contractor. Companies he owns or controls have secured $13 billion in federal contracts over the past five years. SpaceX, the rocket company he founded, collects most of that money and is one of the biggest government contractors.
The State Department procurement forecast was published in December, after Mr. Trump won the election but before he took office. Plans to purchase Cybertrucks were reported earlier on Wednesday by Drop Site News.
Sales of the Cybertruck have been modest since its introduction in late 2023. Tesla sold 39,000 last year, according to estimates by Cox Automotive. With a starting price of $80,000, the vehicle is too expensive for many buyers. …”
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Those trucks are hot garbage.
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If a Democrat were dismantling state departments, citing wasteful spending, while simultaneously selling the government multimillion dollar contracts of whatever grift their company was hocking, Ramrouser and other trumplicans would be losing their collective minds.
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Unreal. We’re watching this coup in real time.
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President Musk will make America great again!